Mary Kathryn Brake

In the summer of 2022, Mary Kathryn embarked on a journey to spend her summer serving as an Intern with Four Corners. The following year, in 2023, she spent three months of her summer living and serving at Abaana's Hope. During her stay, Mary Kathryn wholeheartedly devoted herself to our school and community. In the school setting, she actively engaged in teaching various subjects, tutoring, and even dedicated her efforts to teaching sign language to one of our students. Her commitment extended beyond the classroom as she visited their homes and invested in the lives of our children's families as well. During that time, the Lord clearly revealed to her that this was where He wanted her to be. As she began taking steps in obedience, she returned to the states to complete her degree. Mary Kathryn graduated from Auburn University in the fall of 2023 with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood Development. Additionally, Mary Kathryn is a faithful member to her sending church First Baptist Opelika. By God's grace, Mary Kathryn has been provided the opportunity to further her service as a long-term missionary. She eagerly anticipates her return home to Abanna's Hope to continue to love, serve, and share the hope of the gospel with her Acholi brothers and sisters!

The Edgar Family

Shortly after Will and Suzanne married in 2001, God planted in their minds the idea of overseas missionary service. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that Jesus led them to actively pursue His invitation to carry the Gospel to another nation. Over the next two years, Will and Suzanne sought the Lord in prayer, His Word, and council from church leaders. He also gave them the opportunity to visit Abaana’s Hope and see His heart for and work among the Acholi people. In 2021, God graciously opened the door for the Edgar family to serve with Four Corners Ministries. 

Will and Suzanne have six children-Samuel, Walker, Chapel, Esther, Noel, and Joshua. Will, a licensed Landscape Architect, owns Deep Roots Design and Landscape Company, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Suzanne stays home serving the needs of her family, as well as homeschooling their six children. They are members of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, where they have served in a variety of ministries and leadership positions. Their greatest joy has been the many men, women, couples, and families God has given them the opportunity to disciple. They are passionate about coming alongside others and encouraging them to know and live in the fullness of God’s Word. They are excited about moving to Abaana’s Hope and joining in God’s work of bringing the Gospel to the people of Uganda.

The Hagins family

David and Jessica met while at school at Auburn University. They have 5 girls, Ella, Addison, Trinity, Charlie, and Anna. David, a graduate from Auburn University in 2004, and his father owned and operated The Melting Pot Restaurant in Huntsville, AL for 10 years. Jessica has her PhD in Biology from Auburn University. The Hagins were foster parents to many children for over 8 years and have a passion for advocating for children and seeing that they and their families grow to know Jesus. The Hagins family accepted God’s call to join Four Corners Ministries in 2019 . They were sent by their church, Summit Crossing Community Church in Huntsville and moved to Uganda in the fall of 2019. David and Jessica are currently overseeing the Chid Development Program (CDP) at Abaana’s Hope. God has been preparing them for this role for many years as foster parents in the states. Now they have over 60 children under them and enjoy the time they get with the help of the CDP staff, to teach, disciple, and direct these children and show the love of Christ to their families. They delight in seeing not just the children in the program, but their parents, siblings, and grandparents, come to a better understanding of who God is and what He has done for them. They have a passion for building relationships within the community. Their desire is to be a part of God’s plan to see the gospel proclaimed to the nations.

The West Family

Holly, her husband, Myron and their two children, Ryan and Rachel joined Four Corners in 2012 after feeling led by God to reach the people of Uganda. They served as missionaries for three years at Abaana’s Hope. In May 2016 Myron contracted malaria which sadly led to his death a month later. Holly’s faith in God and love for the Acholi people have never wavered and she continues to serve with Four Corners both stateside and in Uganda.

Before joining the ministry, she worked for the State of Alabama for almost 22 years. She believes God blessed her with administration skills and that her love for the Acholi people will help her do her job to the best of her ability.